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Baltic Cruise Destinations
Spanning the breadth of Northern Europe, the Baltic is home to a wide variety of destinations from east to west. Some of the highlights include:
Oslo
A big city with a small town atmosphere, Oslo is a cool and cultural place that boasts accessible attractions and oodles of authentic Nordic hygge.
Approached via the beautiful Oslofjord, the Norwegian capital is an ideal cruise destination, offering a compact and disabled-friendly city centre located close to the docks. Oslo is renowned for its excellent collections of museums and galleries, as well as its expansive green spaces, all of which can be easily reached via the accessible metro (T-bane) or bus systems.
Wheelchair-friendly highlights include the National Gallery, home to Edvard Munch’s iconic Scream, plus the painter’s eponymous Munch Museum. The Bygdøy peninsula houses several important maritime museums, such as the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram polar exploration museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum, while the sprawling Frogner Park and Vigeland Sculpture Park provide the perfect place to relax.
Warnemünde (with excursions to Berlin)
The German seaside town of Warnemünde is a versatile cruising destination which offers guests a few different choices: You can stay in Warnemünde itself and relax on its wide sandy beaches (as many German holidaymakers do), travel to the nearby colourful Hanseatic city of Rostock, or take a full-day shore excursion to Berlin.
If you opt for Berlin, you’ll be able to get there via either train or guided tour, with both journeys taking up to three hours. Private accessible tour vehicles pick guests up from Warnemünde harbour and head straight for the German capital for a day of sightseeing.
Tour itineraries vary, but most will take in the biggest attractions, including the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Unter den Linden, Charlottenburg Palace, the Holocaust Memorial and Alexanderplatz. You’ll also see surviving sections of the Berlin Wall and visit the famous former border crossing between East and West Germany – Checkpoint Charlie – which is now the site of a fascinating museum.
Copenhagen
Denmark’s capital is an exciting mix of the hip and the historical which caters to all kinds of visitor. Here classical architecture and fascinating museums border colourful, happening neighbourhoods populated by indie bars, enticing restaurants and vibrant street art.
Strøget, Europe’s longest pedestrianised shopping street, is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir or peruse the world’s leading fashion brands; while Nyahvn, with its multicoloured quayside buildings, is an iconic waterside locale for grabbing a bite to eat.
Copenhagen boasts a wide range of disabled-friendly sights within close reach of its cruise ports. You’ll be spoilt for choice for museums and galleries, with the National Gallery, National Museum and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek exhibiting everything from the famous prehistoric Sun Chariot to works by Picasso and Matisse.
Then there’s Tivoli, the world’s second-oldest amusement park, and of course the much-loved Little Mermaid statue. Get to Amalienborg Palace for 12 noon and you’ll also catch the splendid Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
Stockholm
Adorning a collection of 14 islands between the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren, Stockholm is one of the most enticing Northern European ports of call. Known as the “beauty on water” by locals, one-third of the area within the city limits is comprised waterways, with another third covered in parks and woodlands, lending it a scenic, laidback atmosphere.
Equally enchanting is the old town of Gamla Stan, one of the best-preserved historical centres in Europe, which stands tightly packed on the island of Stadsholmen. Dating back to the 13th century, its traditional colourful buildings, winding streets and busy town squares are the perfect place to shop for souvenirs and sample some authentic Swedish meatballs at a stylish streetside restaurant.
There are lots of accessible attractions to see across the city, all reachable by wheelchair-friendly public transport and adapted taxis. Highlights include the Vasa Museum, home to the magnificent sunken Vasa warship; the ABBA museum; and Skansen, an open-air tribute to Sweden’s rural past.
Tallinn
Oft-cited as the best-preserved medieval city in northern Europe, Tallinn is a wonderful addition to any Baltic cruise. The main highlight is the Old Town, with its kaleidoscopic collection of Hanseatic storefronts and soaring onion-domed towers encircled by hulking stone walls dating back to the 13th century.
The city centre contains accessible routes allowing wheelchair users to avoid many of the cobblestones, and there are accessible buses, trams and private tours to help you get around too.
Plenty of wheelchair-friendly attractions await in both the Old Town and the more modern districts. The sumptuous Kadriorg Palace and gardens were built by Peter the Great and can’t fail to impress; while the striking Kumu Art Museum chronicles Estonia’s entire artistic history. Alternatively, simply enjoy the breathtaking views across the city roofs from Toompea Hill.
St Petersburg
The jewel in the Baltic crown, magnificent St Petersburg is the main highlight for many Baltic cruise passengers.
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, the city was designed to serve as an exhibition of wealth and opulence as the new capital of the Russian Empire, blessing it with a cornucopia of cultural and architectural riches.
Top of the list of must-sees has to be the Hermitage, the world’s second-largest art museum and home to over three million items. Then there’s the magnificent Peterhof Palace, a rival in beauty to Versailles; the breathtaking baroque Catherine Palace; and the immense Russian Museum.
The majority of the main sights are accessible to wheelchair users, and wheelchair-friendly tours are available from cruise lines to help you get around and fit everything in. Wheelchair-accessible river cruises can also be arranged and provide a great way to appreciate the beauty of what is often referred to as the “Venice of the North”.
Please note: The information we provide on accessible locations and local attractions is subject to change, specific accessibility requirements and availability. We do our utmost to ensure all information is as up to date as possible based on the information we receive.